Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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s Conning Home! Homecoming is a reflection of the school's people and traditions,” said Barb Hess. The focal point of the tradi- tional Homecoming festivities is always the dance. The dance's theme, Around The World In A Day,” was creatively carried out with the side-walk cafes of France, Italy. Argentina, and Japan, which decorated the four cor- ners of the gym. Rainbows of streamers shot up to the sky where paper mache globes whirled about. Glittery blue stars were positioned ever so strategically so as to dance in the hair of all who were tall enough. Such decorations helped to give students the impression of a trip around the world. We wanted to give students some idea of what other countries were like,” stated decorating committee member Jenniffer Housley. But nothing is ever truly perfect about fc fcEven though the dance was smaller, it made for a nice, close-knit group of spirited people. J f something as intricate as Homecoming. It was really a shame that the car rally was cancelled,” remarked Amy Tyler, the Homecoming Queen. There were so many wonderful plans made, but not enough development.'' Melisa Petersen added, I was disappointed that the music wasn't better, but the dance was still fun. As with many major events, not everyone who wants to go gets the op- portunity. Stan Sherwood and hi: Loozer Crooze . a group of guys tha didn't have dates, retaliated agains former member Terry Swan. wh turned traitor and got a date. Tht Crooze” made the night hectic fo Swan by tying pop cans to his car an plastering the sides of it with just mar ried” signs. Leslie Robinson, who alsc wasn't able to attend, said, I wanted t go to Homecoming because I'm senior who has enough spirit for ever; event. Spirit is a major ingredient for an; festive occasion, especially one sue! as Homecoming. “Even though the dance was smaller than those before,' said Tyler, it made for a nice, close knit group of people. Amy Bolicl reflected, Homecoming is an even that I will always remember, it’s a par of high school tradition.” 2302 East 11 th Street Davenport, la 52803 Homecoming Queen Candidates Front Row: Gina Crippes. Alnetha Jackson. An- nie Platter. Jennifer Larson; Second Row: Cherry Nunn. Robin Tucker. Brooke Ran- som. Leanne Ash. Andrea Kreiter; Last Row: Meigan Kelly. Amy Tyler. Natalie Spay. Kathy Martin. Photo: C. Peterson. 14B

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 “Step-leap, step-leap, step-leap, thinks Bret Dalton and Paul Kakert as they dash towards the 3-legged race's finish line at the bonfire Thursday night. Photo: R. Chappell. “And the winner is ..Utter silence fills the gymnasium in anticipation as Luke Meinert. Denise Voorhees. and the audience await Bill Wundrum's announcement of the 1985 Homecoming queen. Photo: C. Peterson. Up, up and away! The agony of tired lungs seems worthwhile as the field decorations com- mittee releases their balloons, adding festivity to the Homecoming game. Photo: R. Chappell. Homecoming

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“This is becoming a family tradition, thinks Herb Tyler, as he dances with Amy. his second daughter to be crowned Homecoming Queen, in the traditional father-daughter dance. Photo: J. Kipp. Seven courses of transcontinental cuisine, prepared by Mrs. Durr, help create an image of an around the world trip for Terry Swan. Kara Kennedy. Mike Durr, and Rachel Paulos as they enjoy a candlelit dinner before attending the dance Saturday night. Photo: C. Peterson. Saturday Night Fever returns as Brad Kelly. Kim Bird. Jim McCreight. and Kelly Hart dance the night away at the Homecoming Dance. Photo: J. Kipp. Starlight, Starbright — Tracy Russell and Tom Schwerd- tfeger get caught up m the romance of evening as they dance to Truly by Lionel Richie. Photo: J. Kipp. Homecoming